2026 October Tours





Autumn In New England
Rails & Sails
October 4-10, 2026   


7 Days / 6 Nights
10 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $2399
Single $3169


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before August 1, 2026
Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
$200 Per Person (Twin), $285 Single
Tour #26047
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Join Shenandoah Tours for this “leaf peeping” tour of New England in the spectacular fall season...a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Journey along winding backroads and through colorful mountains, exploring picture postcard villages. Enjoy an exciting train trip, take a ride on New Hampshire’s Cannon Mountain scenic gondola, and journey along the famed Kancamagus Scenic Highway. See Vermont’s Quechee Gorge, and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. Visit seaside villages and marvelous estates on this seven-day fall foliage adventure. New England has something for everyone! 

Day 1 - Sunday - October 4
Travel to Danbury, Connecticut 

We’re en route north for a great fall vacation. Today’s travel takes us to Danbury, Connecticut, for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 - Monday - October 5
Calvin Coolidge Homeplace / Quechee Gorge

Continue north through the Green Mountains into rural Vermont to the Calvin Coolidge Homeplace to visit the childhood home of the 30th President of the United States. On to the gracious old town of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge, and Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon. Overnight accommodations await at rustic Lake Morey Resort with dinner included. (B,D)

Day 3 - Tuesday - October 6
Cannon Mountain Gondola Skyride / Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train

Heading north through the colorful countryside, we arrive in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Enjoy a ride on New Hampshire’s longest scenic Gondola Skyride. A special evening awaits as we board the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train. We’ll journey through lush forests and mountain vistas while riding in restored vintage pullman cars and enjoying an elegant five-course feast. Spend an enjoyable evening in this area. (B,D) 

Day 4 - Wednesday - October 7
Kancamagus Highway / Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee

We’ll motor through countrysides ablaze with color along the Kancamagus Highway, one of the most scenic routes in America. Make sure you have your camera ready for pictures of the stunning landscapes. Experience the majesty of Lake Winnipesaukee on a scenic cruise before leaving New Hampshire’s glorious fall foliage. Then we enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. We spend two nights in Wells, and enjoy a Maine lobster dinner this evening. (B, D)

Day 5 - Thursday - October 8
Kennebunkport Tour / Lobster Cruise

Join our local guide for a tour of charming Kennebunkport, filled with homes of the rich and famous, including the summer retreat of the Bush family. Enjoy a Maine lobstering cruise along the rocky coast of Kennebunkport. Then travel to Ogunquit for great photo opportunities with the lobster boats, sail boats, and a unique drawbridge. Dinner is included this evening. (B,D) 

Day 6 - Friday - October 9
Newport Mansions / Travel to Connecticut

Travel to Newport with its acclaimed “Ten Mile Drive.” Marvel at these grand estates and visit one of these lavish mansions. Continue to Connecticut for our overnight stay. (B)

Day 7 - Saturday - October 10
Travel Home

We travel home today with fond memories of our experiences on this New England adventure. (B)
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  • Calvin Coolidge Homeplace
  • Quechee Gorge
  • Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train
  • Cannon Mountain Gondola Skyride
  • Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee
  • Kennebunkport Tour
  • Lobster Cruise
  • Newport Mansions
  • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
  • 10 Meals = 6B, 4D

 
Myrtle Beach
Carolina Opry & Alabama Theatre

October 11-15, 2026


5 Days / 4 Nights
4 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $1059
Single $1349


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before September 1, 2026
Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
$98 Per Person 
Tour #26034
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It’s Beach Time! Myrtle Beach, the perfect place to “kick back” and relax, is one of our favorite fall vacation spots! This getaway is bustling with a multitude of attractions, the sound of America’s music, and great seafood too! Enjoy oceanfront accommodations, two great shows, and the amenities of our hotel. Cherish these moments together in Myrtle Beach - where happiness comes in waves!

Day 1 - Sunday - October 11
Arrive in Myrtle Beach

All aboard our motorcoach, meet our tour director and get acquainted with fellow travelers on our way to Myrtle Beach. This 60-mile coastline with its beautiful beaches offers an array of activities from shell collecting and fishing to swimming and surfing. Rest stops and a lunch stop will be made en route. Upon arrival oceanfront suite accommodations await for a four-night stay at the Sea Watch Resort. Enjoy a free evening to stroll on the beach or take a dip in the indoor pool. (A stop will be made at a local grocery store before arriving at the hotel).

Day 2 - Monday - October 12
Beach Day / Alabama Theatre

Spend a relaxing day at the beach. Our coach will provide a transfer to a shopping complex. This evening dinner is included at the Chesapeake House, then we’re off to the Alabama Theatre for an amazing show filled with exciting entertainment for all ages. (B,D)

Day 3 - Tuesday - October 13
Beach Day / Carolina Opry

Total relaxation is the order of the day … enjoy the beach and the amenities of our hotel. Tonight, following dinner on our own, we’ll enjoy the exciting Carolina Opry, one of the top shows in Myrtle Beach. This award winning show blends high-energy music, comedy, and dance … the best of yesterday, today, and everything in between. (B)

Day 4 - Wednesday - October 14
Beach Day

Spend an enjoyable day at the beach. There is time for beach combing and soaking up some South Carolina sunshine. An optional excursion to a shopping complex will be available. This evening our coach will transfer travelers to a seafood restaurant for dinner on our own. (B)

Day 5 - Thursday - October 15
Travel Home 

Rise and shine - soon we’ll board our coach and head for home bringing pleasant memories of our days along the Grand Strand.
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Oceanfront Accommodations - The Sea Watch Resort
  • Reserved seats for Carolina Opry
  • Reserved seats for Alabama Theatre
  • Also included: Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
  • 4 Meals = 3B, 1D

 
Joshua & Dear Soldier Boy
Lancaster, PA

October 16-17, 2026     


2 Days / 1 Night
3 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $599
Single $679


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before September 1, 2026
Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
$50 Per Person 
Tour #26045
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JOSHUA. .... a brand new stage production at Sight and Sound Theatre. Experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible as it comes to life on this great stage. From the Banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, Joshua is a miraculous adventure. Through faithful obedience to God, this former Egyptian slave, a successor to Moses, leads his people into the promised land of Canaan. In addition, enjoy lunch and the matinee production, Dear Soldier Boy, at Bird-in-Hand Theatre. 

 Day 1 - Friday October 16
Arrive in Lancaster / Joshua

All aboard our motor coach as we travel north to Lancaster’s Amish Country. Soon we’ll arrive at the magnificent Sight and Sound Theatre and settle back in our reserved seats. Witness the excitement and joy as the curtains open wide for their new stage production of JOSHUA! From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, Joshua is a miraculous adventure. Journey beside the people of Israel as they navigate their new found freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. Following Moses’ death, God called Joshua to be their faithful leader, and to direct the Israelite army in its conquest of the Promised Land of Canaan. This amazing story comes to life right before our eyes, an experience that will be long remembered. Afterwards, dinner is included before checking into our hotel for the evening. (D) 

Day 2 - Saturday - October 17
Dear Soldier Boy at Bird-in-Hand Theatre / Home 

Following our included breakfast we wander through the Amish countryside making a stop at Reihl’s Quilt Shop. Continue to Kitchen Kettle Village for browsing and shopping. On to Bird-­in-Hand Theatre for lunch and the musical comedy Dear Soldier Boy. It’s 1990 and Iraq has just invaded Kuwait. Anna King and her feisty friend Sofia volunteer to write letters of encouragement to the troops. Anna wants to be a blessing; Sofia wants a husband. This gets a bit complicated when several of the soldiers appear at the cheese shop where the girls work - all on the same day! We’ll love the warmth and humor in this show. Following our show we will board our coach for the trip home. (B,L)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Reserved seats for Joshua
  • Dear Soldier Boy at Bird-in-Hand Theatre
  • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
  • 3 Meals = 1B, 1L, 1D